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One of my heroes!
He was a WWII pilot, test pilot, and air show performer. Famous for flying aerobatic routines in a Shrike Commander. Perhaps the most accomplished pilot in the world. You won't find many who have anything bad to say about the guy at all.
He was shot down over Italy during the war and spent 16 months as a POW. He escaped by stealing a Fw190 and flying to the Netherlands. How awesome is that?
RIP Bob.
http://www.flyingmag.com/aviation-legend-bob-hoover-dies-at-94
He was a WWII pilot, test pilot, and air show performer. Famous for flying aerobatic routines in a Shrike Commander. Perhaps the most accomplished pilot in the world. You won't find many who have anything bad to say about the guy at all.
He was shot down over Italy during the war and spent 16 months as a POW. He escaped by stealing a Fw190 and flying to the Netherlands. How awesome is that?
RIP Bob.
http://www.flyingmag.com/aviation-legend-bob-hoover-dies-at-94